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Vocabulary

  Ancient Egypt Vocabulary    S telae: These are slabs of stone which usually have a picture and the name of the person pictured. Many of these were placed in tombs, often in the shape of a doorway (a false door). The information is usually the name of the tomb-owner, his titles, and sometimes

ROM Volunteer Profile: Gary Cassidy

This profile series, featuring some of the ROM’s longstanding volunteers, celebrates National Volunteer Week in Canada April 21-27.  Gary Cassidy’s encyclopedic knowledge of the ROM’s collections is something of a legend. In his 26 th year volunteering at the Museum, Gary can proudly recite

How to display the past.....Part 3: Curatorial Perspectives

As I mentioned in my first post, this behind-the-scenes tour is based on a course for University of Toronto graduates that I have been teaching this semester (my sorry excuse for the long delay between blog posts).  In the class the students heard two different experiences of putting together a

ROM Volunteer Profile: Patricia Harris

Patricia Harris is a true testament to the profound impact of volunteerism.  Who could have imagined that when Mrs. Harris – Pat to the many people who work with her – started volunteering with the ROM in 1958, she would not only stay with the commitment for over five decades, but would have a

Behind the Camera: ROM Images creation

Behind the Camera: ROM Images creation

Thanks to the Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival the month of May is all about photography and the ROM’s very own Senior Photographer Brian Boyle is taking this to heart! Brian will be on hand at Friday Night Live, May 10 demonstrating camera equipment and sharing his expertise with visitors

Toronto Space Apps Challenge hackathon results

  On the weekend of April 19 to 21, 2013, the ROM was host partner for the Toronto Space Apps Challenge hackathon,  held in partnership with local event partners and presented by Rogers Communications Inc. This event was part of NASA’s 2nd annual International Space Apps Challenge, that saw